Developer Diary #2 Combat - Angel Drive & Soul Release

When I've worked on RPGs and such in the past, I've always started with the combat system. I don't know if it was any good, but the most fun I had writing a combat system was a super-convoluted 1-on-1 menu-based system that we liked to describe as 'Pokemon meets Fire Emblem meets King of Fighters XIII'. Although this won't be so complicated as all that, the centrepiece of Venus Angel's gameplay is probably the combat system, and I aim for it to be engaging, unique, and ultimately sexy as fuck.

Below is a descriptive overview of combat mechanics in Venus Angels. As we move forward, I'll be sure to provide actual in-game examples of how this all works to better put all of this in context! I have another Developer Diary planned for this weekend too, just so we can finish establishing the most important world-building stuff and the different game modes that are most important to the Venus Angels experience ^_^

THE WORLD OF VENUS ANGELS...

In the distant future, the people of Earth and the people of Saturn enjoy an age of technological wonder and of sexual liberation, united in a state of near-utopia. As settlements began to expand into the outer reaches of the solar system however, new perils appeared to threaten the prosperity of the colonies.

Enter the Venus Angels! With the advent of sexually-powered Angel Drive technology, the elite force of voluptuous vixens known as the Venus Angels have been tasked with keeping peace and order in the solar system. The especially potent libidos of the Venus Angels make them particularly suited to utilizing Angel Drive technology to protect the colonies from monsters, pirates, and the dreaded primordial beasts that attack from the darkest reaches of outer space.

VENUS ANGELS IN COMBAT

In addition to being highly-trained warriors, an Angel's arousal can also be channeled into high-powered special attacks and abilities to aid them in combat. Angels of different Angel Classes may use their arousal in different ways - a Sharphooter is more likely to channel this energy through their weapon, while a Nurse might release a wave of erotic healing energy to aid their allies.

Every Angel boasts their own fetish, which contributes to building arousal in combat. Sadists like delivering pain while masochists prefer to get hurt. Voyeurs may get excited watching others engaged in sexual activities during combat, and exhibitionists are happy to engage in activities in front of others.

When arousal builds high enough, Angels may enter a state of Angelic Trigger - which is basically a super-powered, long-lasting orgasm. In Angelic Trigger, Angels are more powerful than normal, and may unleash their Trigger for an ultimate attack. Angels are cautioned to use this sparingly though - when an Angel's orgasm ends they'll be left defenseless for a time. The Angels' combat suits require a state of sex-readiness and a certain level of arousal to be able to maintain - making it difficult for some Angels to summon their combat suits immediately after orgasm.

Angels may also build arousal by engaging their fellow Angels in sexual activities during combat, or even themselves. Most adversaries, especially the sexually-aggressive primordial beasts of the Kuiper Belt, will also try to engage the Angels sexually - sometimes by force. Most Angels are able to use this to their advantage to build arousal via sex with monsters and foes, or to lure their foes into a trap. Angels who don't have access to their combat suits however are vulnerable to the attacks of their enemies, both sexual and otherwise.

SOUL RELEASE

The primordial Kuiper Belt beasts that threaten the outer colonies are known for their sexual aggression and frustration. However, while they can go a long time attacking and oppressing innocent people to no relief, a skilled Angel can bring these creatures to a state of climax known as Soul Release.

Being able to finish off beasts via Soul Release offers various benefits depending on how the Angels forced them to release - internally, orally, or on their faces or skin. As powerful as these beasts can grow, in some cases, bringing these creatures to Soul Release may be the most efficient way to deal with them! All Venus Angels are trained knowing that one day they may be face-to-face with a primordial beast and the only choice they'll have is to bring the foul beast to Release... by any means necessary!

Like I mentioned before, this sex-positive combat system will be my contribution to the world of X-rated games, and I hope I'll be able to tell a story with this where our combatants are able to use sex as a tool in their arsenal rather than receiving it as a punishment! I'll hit you guys up soon with more details! I hope you all like updates like this!